I feel...

I have an acronym for that too @Queenie @outlander STOMP

Stop

Take a step back

Observe what is going on

Make a list

Proceed

ok so STOP can be used pretty much for anything so that could be helpful in this case too @Queenie....

some people find getting up and moving while others find they need to sit and calm that way so have a few suggestions for either..

some other suggestions might be:

- listening to music (and dancing around if you choose)

- using the 5 senses

-going for a walk/exercise

-breathing exercises and meditation

-PMR exercises

- remove yourself from whats overwhelming you- e.g you mgiht like to stop, remember to breathe, walk away get a drink then come back to your studies

-sometimes journalling helps

- cleaning the house/ car

umm drawing a blank..- would any of these help?

Time for another sign to be printed @Zoe7 @outlander!

I think this might go in my resource box too as I will need reminding that the P doesn't stand for Procrastinate.

haha @Queenie I loooove it

haha lol @Queenie

They sound like excellent suggestions @outlander. I thank you for that.

I am really liking @Zoe7's acronyms too. At college when we start assessments, we try to break them down to SMART goals. Have you heard of those?

Appreciating both of you for all your help! 🙂

no dramas at all @Queenie happy to help

hmm no i dont think ive heard of those goals before- what are they?

Yes I have @Queenie we use SMART a lot in teaching too - especially when doing professional development or trying to work out our school term and yearly goals.

It has been really great helping you in any little way I have tonight - sometimes it is nice to 'use my brain' a little - it is a great distraction from the normal shite that is usually in it lol

It is interesting that you've talked about SMART goals as part of professional development @Zoe7, we covered that in our first module and had to develop a professional development plan using SMART goals outline. It was really interesting and something I have continued to use.

It is a great way to develop both short and long term goals @Queenie

@outlander SMART is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely